good protective oil for fresh 22re's?
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good protective oil for fresh 22re's?
I read through a massive thread about oils and the need for adequate zddp and have started using rotella T6. The thing is its a 5w40 and my truck only has about 10k miles on it and I find the 40 weight a bit heavy for my climate (vancouver, BC)
Anyone know of a good protective oil (like the T6) that's maybe a 5w30?
I like Full synthetic especially as the oil is peing pumped through a turbo
Thanks
Anyone know of a good protective oil (like the T6) that's maybe a 5w30?
I like Full synthetic especially as the oil is peing pumped through a turbo
Thanks
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If you want to stick with Shell products, they make a Formula Shell full synthetic 5w30. Rotella T6 is made for diesel applications. If you go the synthetic 5w30 route, then you could probably choose most any brand, IMHO.
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The diesel application is good because it has high zddp. most oils do not have high zddp that is required for these high pressure valve tappets/rockers…
If you read my first post I'm looking for oil that has adequate ZDDP
If you read my first post I'm looking for oil that has adequate ZDDP
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I just run Mobil 1 5w30, when I tore it down nothing looked scarred or scratched. No deposits of junk in either. Just my opinion, but I've been happy with it so far.
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i was mostly concerned with the fuel mileage…I noticed a pretty big drop when I switched and my engined pretty tight so the 40 isn't of any benefit
Ill check out the T5 thanks
Ill check out the T5 thanks
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why is 5w40 too heavy for you?
it's a 5 when the engines cold and 40w when the oil and engine is warmed up.
if it gets too cold out you may need a 0w40 or something even stranger.
it's a 5 when the engines cold and 40w when the oil and engine is warmed up.
if it gets too cold out you may need a 0w40 or something even stranger.
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